Quality Control Manager

Apex Systems; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems is seeking an onsite Quality Control Manager for Fort Meade, MD. This full-time role requires Top Secret DoD clearance eligibility and leads QC activities, manages QMS, and coordinates with project teams to meet contract requirements.

Responsibilities include implementing QC processes, managing CAPA, reviewing drawings, and coordinating with third-party testers while delivering data-driven quality performance reports to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Building Construction, Building Science, or related field with 10+ years of experience.
• Alternatively, a High School Diploma with 15+ years of construction, engineering, or quality management experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Quality Control Manager.
• Experience supporting large construction, infrastructure, engineering, or mission-critical projects.
• Knowledge of USACE/NAVFAC Three-Phase Quality Control methodologies.
• Familiarity with EM 385-1-1 and construction safety, hazard identification, and compliance requirements.
• Experience reviewing construction documents including drawings, specifications, contracts, and submittals.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems, inspections, nonconformance management, and corrective action processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with project teams, customers, contractors, and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee project-level Quality Control activities to ensure compliance with contract requirements, quality standards, and procedures.
• Implement and manage the Quality Management System (QMS) throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain project-specific quality plans tailored to customer and contractual requirements.
• Partner with project teams to understand scope, milestones, and quality expectations.
• Lead and execute a Three-Phase Quality Control process, including preparatory meetings, initial inspections, and follow-up inspections.
• Manage document control, records management, nonconformance tracking, and CAPA programs.
• Collect, analyze, and report inspection and quality performance data to project leadership.
• Initiate, track, and close discrepancy reports, corrective action reports, and quality findings.
• Coordinate with third-party testing agencies, inspectors, and design review teams to ensure compliance and quality standards are met.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, submittals, and construction documentation for quality and contract compliance.
• Manage punch list development, closeout activities, and commissioning quality support.
• Perform receipt inspections of procured materials and verify compliance with project requirements.
• Participate in operational risk, safety, and quality meetings to identify and resolve project issues.
• Serve as the primary quality interface with customers, owners, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Support internal audit activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Quality Control

Project Management

Inspection

Data Analysis

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/related field

High School Diploma + 15+ years experience

Tools

EM 385-1-1

QMS knowledge

Job description

Job#: 3046294

Job Description:

Apex Systems is looking to hire an ONSITE Quality Control Manager for our client based out of Fort Meade, MD.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity.

This will also have a first-shift Monday–Friday schedule.

Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret DOW clearance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee project-level Quality Control activities to ensure compliance with contract requirements, quality standards, and organizational procedures.
• Implement and manage the Quality Management System (QMS) throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain project-specific quality plans tailored to customer and contractual requirements.
• Partner with project teams to understand scope, milestones, and quality expectations.
• Lead and execute a Three-Phase Quality Control process, including preparatory meetings, initial inspections, and follow-up inspections.
• Manage document control, records management, nonconformance tracking, and corrective/preventive action programs (CAPA).
• Collect, analyze, and report inspection and quality performance data to project leadership.
• Initiate, track, and close discrepancy reports, corrective action reports, and quality findings.
• Coordinate with third-party testing agencies, inspectors, and design review teams to ensure compliance and quality standards are met.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, submittals, and construction documentation for quality and contract compliance.
• Manage punch list development, closeout activities, and commissioning quality support.
• Perform receipt inspections of procured materials and verify compliance with project requirements.
• Participate in operational risk, safety, and quality meetings to identify and resolve project issues.
• Serve as the primary quality interface with customers, owners, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Support internal audit activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Building Construction, Building Science, or a related field with 10+ years of relevant experience.

OR

• High School Diploma with 15+ years of construction, engineering, or quality management experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Quality Control Manager.
• Experience supporting large construction, infrastructure, engineering, or mission-critical projects.
• Knowledge of USACE/NAVFAC Three-Phase Quality Control methodologies.
• Familiarity with EM 385-1-1 and construction safety, hazard identification, and compliance requirements.
• Experience reviewing construction documents including drawings, specifications, contracts, and submittals.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems, inspections, nonconformance management, and corrective action processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with project teams, customers, contractors, and senior leadership.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to work in collaborative, team-oriented project environments.

Nice to Have:

• Experience supporting government, federal, DoD, military, mission-critical, or secure facility projects.
• Experience coordinating commissioning, testing, and quality closeout activities.
• Background managing quality initiatives across multiple trades and disciplines.
• Experience leading customer quality meetings and owner interactions.

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